High school students learn to evaluate evidence validity through written, oral, and visual forms. Assessment includes class discussion, written reflections, or a quiz.
Create a lesson plan on judging the validity of the evidence listened to
High school students learn to evaluate evidence validity through written, oral, and visual forms. Assessment includes class discussion, written reflections, or a quiz.
Create a lesson plan on judging the validity of the evidence listened to
Title: Judging the Validity of Evidence
Grade Level: High School
Objective: Students will be able to evaluate the validity of evidence presented in various forms, including written, oral, and visual, and determine its credibility and reliability.
Materials:
- Handout on evaluating evidence
- Examples of evidence in various forms (articles, videos, speeches, etc.)
- Whiteboard and markers
Procedure:
1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- Begin by asking students what they think it means for evidence to be valid. Write their responses on the board.
- Explain that valid evidence is evidence that is reliable, credible, and relevant to the topic at hand.
- Introduce the handout on evaluating evidence and distribute copies to the students.
2. Evaluating Written Evidence (20 minutes)
- Provide students with an article or written piece of evidence.
- Ask students to read the article and identify the author's credentials, sources, and any potential biases.
- Discuss as a class whether the evidence is reliable and credible, and whether it is relevant to the topic at hand.
3. Evaluating Oral Evidence (20 minutes)
- Provide students with a video or speech as evidence.
- Ask students to identify the speaker's credentials, sources, and any potential biases.
- Discuss as a class whether the evidence is reliable and credible, and whether it is relevant to the topic at hand.
4. Evaluating Visual Evidence (20 minutes)
- Provide students with a visual piece of evidence, such as a chart or graph.
- Ask students to identify the source of the data, any potential biases, and whether the evidence is relevant to the topic at hand.
- Discuss as a class whether the evidence is reliable and credible.
5. Conclusion (10 minutes)
- Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of evaluating evidence for its validity.
- Ask students to reflect on how they can apply these skills in their own lives, such as when reading news articles or listening to political speeches.
Assessment:
- Students will be assessed on their ability to evaluate the validity of evidence presented in various forms.
- Assessment can be done through class discussion, written reflections, or a quiz.